Plain Swiss Steak

Servings: 4

1 lb Round, shoulder, or chuck

-steak Cut 1-inch thick 1 ts Salt

1 c Boiling water

1/3 c Cooking fat

Flour

Rub meat with salt. Pound all the flour possible into the steak. Sear in hot fat. Add water. Cover. Simmer slowly until meat is tender. If desired, 1 cup tomatoes may be substituted for the water, or 1/2 cup water may be used with the browned steak, and 1 cup sour cream added 30 minutes before the cooking is completed. 4 servings.

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